Summary

• More than $88 billion in proposed major projects coming, 5,000 trades training seats
• Rent prices continuing to drop, action to help lower families’ hydro bills
• Hundreds of U.S. health-care professionals hired; tens of thousands of people matched to primary care

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During the spring legislative session, the Government of British Columbia focused on securing B.C.’s future in uncertain times by strengthening the economy, protecting public services and bringing down costs for the people of British Columbia.

“Canadians have been through a lot in recent years, but here in B.C. we have everything we need to secure a stronger future: from abundant resources to hardworking and skilled people,” said Premier David Eby. “There’s a lot more to do, but we’re making real progress, building an economy that can stand on its own two feet, helping people get ahead with higher wages and more opportunity.”

This spring, B.C. has seen billions of dollars in new private-sector investments, rent prices dropping and more people connected to a family doctor.

“This session was about standing up for all British Columbians and delivering results that will make a difference in their daily lives,” said Mike Farnworth, Government House Leader. “We focused on what matters most to people by passing important legislation to protect the services they rely on and keeping major projects moving. Together, this work supports good jobs, strong communities and a more independent future for British Columbia.”

Growing the economy and creating good jobs

In 2025, British Columbia had the second-fastest-growing economy in Canada. From December to January, B.C. approved new mine permits that will generate more than $3 billion in private investment and thousands of jobs along with revenue to fund public services. These include the Mount Milligan and Copper Mountain mine extensions and the Eskay Creek mine.

More than $88 billion in potential investments through B.C.’s Look West plan are nearing final investment decisions within three years, including progress on LNG Canada Phase 2, and the North Coast Transmission Line in 2026.

New skilled trades funding – a doubling of existing training funding – will allow more than 5,000 more people to train for highly paid, in-demand jobs located close to home.

Protecting and improving public services

Since 2023, more than half a million people have been connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner in British Columbia, with hundreds of additional health professionals arriving from the United States to support care in communities this year.

Major infrastructure projects moved forward, including the Surrey Langley SkyTrain and a new hospital in Surrey, helping improve access to care and reduce congestion in fast-growing areas.

Support for kids in schools and their families is also continuing, with new and expanded schools continuing construction and opening throughout B.C., funding for new playgrounds and a commitment with the federal government to build a new high school in Tumbler Ridge, following the tragic shooting there.

Helping people reduce costs

B.C. continued taking action to reduce costs and help people get ahead this spring.

Through B.C.’s country-leading Homes for People plan, rental asking prices are dropping faster in British Columbia than anywhere else in Canada, with decreases for 29 months in a row, and housing prices are stabilizing.

A new PowerSmart 2.0 plan from BC Hydro will help people lower their monthly bills and reduce energy use.

This builds on progress that has cut child care costs in half for many parents, reduced car insurance rates by hundreds of dollars a year and kept electricity costs among the lowest in North America.

Learn More:

To learn more about the legislation introduced this spring, visit: https://workingforyou.gov.bc.ca/legislation